Kynoch Reale-Munroe
Bio
Who I Am
I’m a professional Environmental
Scientist with ~12 years of experience in field, lab and classroom settings.
I hold a Master of Science in Natural Resources: Land, Water & Air and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Some of my formal training focused on water quality, hydrology and aquatic ecology.
I have received and collaborated on a myriad of federally funded research projects, some of which you can learn more about below. I am currently teaching part-time at the University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, USVI. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA).
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In my free time I love to travel, dance, SCUBA dive, CrossFit, create, build, spend time with loved ones and snuggle my beautiful son.
Research Projects
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Bioluminescent, Mangrove Lagoon
In review
Pinckney, J.L., Tomas, C., Greenfield, D.I., Reale-Munroe, K., Castillo, B., Hillis-Starr, Z., Van Meerssche, E., and Zimberlin, M. (In prep) Seasonal changes in phytoplankton community structure in a bioluminescent lagoon, St. Croix, USVI. Target: Marine Ecology Progress Series.
Invasive Lionfish: Ecological Benefits & Economic Costs
In prep
Green, S.J., Underwood, E., Castillo, B., Reale-Munroe, K., Lundgren, I., Pollock, C., McDunough, V. and Akins, J.L. (In prep) Optimizing ecological benefits and economic costs of invasive species control. Target: Ecological Applications.
Coastal Watershed Restoration
2014
Ramos-Scharrón, C.E., Reale-Munroe, K., Atkinson, S. (2014) Quantification and modeling of foot trail surface erosion in a dry sub-tropical setting. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 39(13): 1764-1777. DOI: 10.1002/esp.3558
Lionfish: Potential Ciguatoxicity
2014
Robertson, A.; Garcia, A. C.; Quintana, H. A. F.; Smith, T. B.; Castillo, B. F.; Reale-Munroe, K.; Gulli, J. A.; Olsen, D. A.; Hooe-Rollman, J. I.; Jester, E. L. E.; Klimek, B. J.; Plakas, S.M. (2014) Invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans): A Potential Human Health Threat for Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Tropical Waters. Marine Drugs. 12(1), 88-97.
Storm Water Runoff:Â Hydrocarbons
2005
Reale-Munroe, K. and Inouye, R.S. (2005) Soil Hydrocarbon Concentrations in the South First Street Storm Water Runoff Basin, Pocatello, Idaho. Journal of the Idaho Academy of Science 41: 1-7.
​Work History
Adjunct Faculty
2010 - 2012, 2015 - currentÂ
University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, VI
Courses taught:
The Natural World: The Caribbean (SCI 100L)
Integrating Research into General Chemistry (CHE 151L & 152L)
Independent Research (CHE 495)
Ecologist
February 2017
Geographic Consulting, LLC, St. Croix, VI
Botanical field study for The Nature Conservancy.
Classified trees and plants on a parcel of land, including federally protected Catesbaea melanocarpa, Agave eggersiana and various mangrove species.
Contractor
2016 - 2017
Caritech Group, LLC, St. Croix, VI
Sea Turtle and Marine Mammal Observer Program for Vitol and VIWAPA LPG Fuel Transportation.
Documented observed marine mammals and sea turtles, including threatened and endangered species on the LPG vessel transit route.
Consultant
2009 - 2011
V.I. Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) CouncilÂ
St. Croix, VI
USVI Coastal Habitat Restoration Through Watershed Restoration Project.
Assessed hydrology and quantified terrestrial erosion rates in a subtropical watershed.
